Chemical Peels
How they help: A solution containing glycolic acid, salicylic acid, or TCA is applied to exfoliate damaged top layers of skin.
Benefits:
Downtime: Mild to moderate redness and peeling for a few days.
Best for: Mild to moderate sun damage, especially pigmentation and dull skin.
2️⃣ Laser Resurfacing (Fractional CO2 / Er:YAG)
How it works: Laser energy creates micro-injuries in the skin, triggering collagen production and removing damaged outer layers.
Benefits:
Targets wrinkles, deep pigmentation, and texture
Improves elasticity and skin tightness
Promotes even tone and smoother skin
Downtime: 5–7 days (depending on the intensity)
Best for: Advanced sun damage with deeper wrinkles or sun spots.
3️⃣ Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) or Photofacial
How it works: Pulses of broad-spectrum light are used to target melanin and broken capillaries under the skin.
Benefits:
Fades pigmentation, freckles, and redness
Improves overall skin tone
Stimulates collagen
Downtime: Minimal to none
Best for: Uneven skin tone, redness, sun-induced pigmentation
4️⃣ Microneedling with PRP (Vampire Facial)
How it works: Tiny needles create controlled micro-injuries while Platelet-Rich Plasma (from your blood) boosts healing and regeneration.
Benefits:
Downtime: Redness and mild swelling for 1–2 days
Best for: Early signs of sun aging, uneven texture
5️⃣ Topical Retinoids & Antioxidants (Dermatologist-Prescribed)
How they help: Prescription-strength retinoids (like tretinoin) accelerate cell turnover and collagen synthesis.
Benefits:
Best for: Daily long-term sun damage repair (used under medical guidance)